Overview
Indications
Prednisone tablets USP are indicated in the following conditions: Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice: synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance); congenital adrenal hyperplasia; hypercalcemia associated with cancer; nonsuppurative thyroiditis. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-te
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Prednisone tablets are contraindicated in systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
Clinical Trials
107 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Immune Regulation in Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn s Disease
Arthroscopy and Manipulation vs a Home Therapy Program in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
The Influence of 5-Aminosalicylates on Thiopurine Metabolite Levels
Asacol Dosing Study for Active Ulcerative Colitis
Study for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis With Adacolumn (Companion to US Study 512-04-205)
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMedRelated Symptoms
Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Specialists
Providers who commonly manage this intervention
Dermatology
NUCC 207N00000XInternal Medicine — Allergy & Immunology
NUCC 207RA0201XInternal Medicine — Nephrology
NUCC 207RN0300XInternal Medicine — Rheumatology
NUCC 207RR0500XPsychiatry & Neurology — Neurology
NUCC 2084N0400XQuick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Prednisone (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 116602009
- UMLS CUI
- C0032952
- RxNorm CUI
- 8640
- Labeler
- REMEDYREPACK INC.
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 34 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.